Blackfeather Woods A heart for the wild

Akela was relieved to see Burke arrive. He stumbled back and took a minute to take his breath.  The surprised Cougar was not prepared for another's wolf attack and it gave him some room to breath. Yet, even if he was hurt, he remained in front of Lusa and her pup, shielding them in case the cougar would get away from Burke's grip.  He was heavily panting, yet a small smile escaped his lips when the pup was rooting for them. She would prove herself a brave one later.  The Delta then went to help Burke, assisting him in his attacks as a warden was supposed to, so the cougar could not wound his friend and Alpha.  The cat finally started to run, it wouldn't go far with such deep wounds, but at least it was a lesson for any other predator. Akela remained with the female. They seemed okay , he on the other hand, needed to sit down for a moment .  "Shit" he muttered under his breath.